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There was a big ovation as the Nationals took the field at Nats Park for the first time since wrapping up their second National League East title in three seasons last Tuesday in Atlanta.
Right-hander Tanner Roark allowed a double in the first inning, but has since recorded six straight outs.
Jayson Werth made a diving catch in right to rob Kirk Nieuwenhuis of extra bases, ending the second inning.
Mets right-hander Bartolo Colon surrendered a leadoff hit to Denard Span and later a walk to...
Nationals manager Matt Williams said right-hander Jordan Zimmermann is doing "good," but is still pretty sore after getting hit by a batted ball last week in Miami.
"He's got a pretty good black and blue shoulder," Williams said. "He's going to go out and throw. Actually, he threw the day after he got hit, was OK. Looks pretty bruised up."
Williams said they will get a further report later today on how Zimmermann's shoulder is feeling.
The good news is Williams does not anticipate...
One week later, Ubaldo Jimenez (5-9, 4.90 ERA) is back on the mound for the Orioles.
Last Tuesday, he made his first start in a month and gave up two runs in five innings to get the win against Toronto as the Orioles clinched the American League East championship.
After a season filled with disappointment for Jimenez, one in which he lost his rotation spot late in the year, he was on the mound to help win the clincher.
After that game, in a champagne-soaked clubhouse, he talked about how...
NEW YORK - Chris Tillman didn't pitch in the 2012 Division Series against the Yankees.
He's come a long way in two years.
Tillman was named the opening day starter and he's taking the mound for Game 1 of the Division Series on Oct. 2 at Camden Yards - opponent to be determined.
"Just like the first game he pitched this year, he carries that torch well," said manager Buck Showalter. "This gives him the option of pitching two games in the first round.
"He's pitched 200 innings two...
NEW YORK - Orioles manager Buck Showalter made the expected announcement today, naming Chris Tillman the Game 1 starter in the Division Series on Oct. 2 at Camden Yards.
Showalter didn't reveal the other names, saying again that he's considering all the matchup possibilities while waiting on the opponent. However, Wei-Yin Chen is likely to start Game 2.
It's just not official.
Tillman is 13-5 with a 3.26 ERA in 33 starts. He's eclipsed 200 innings for the second year in a row.
Tillman...
Ryan Zimmerman and Anthony Rendon both get a night off as the Nationals open a three-game series against the Mets tonight.
Zimmerman, who also sat out Sunday's game, was originally scheduled to start at third base today. But since he felt soreness in his hamstring on Saturday, manager Matt Williams wants him to go through a workout today.
Rendon sits for the second time in six games as Williams rests his regulars leading up to the playoffs.
Kevin Frandsen is at third and Asdrubal Cabrera...
NEW YORK - Steve Pearce is out of the Orioles lineup for a fourth straight game with a sore right wrist. Pearce said he expects to play Wednesday after receiving a cortisone injection over the weekend.
With Pearce still sidelined, the Orioles are fielding an unusual infield alignment for tonight's game at Yankee Stadium.
Ryan Flaherty is at first base for the third time this season and 10th time in his career. Kelly Johnson is at second base for the first time as an Oriole. He has played...
The Washington Nationals today announced the launch of the TEAM Service All-Stars campaign to recognize and reward gameday staff who provide world class customer service to guests at Nationals Park. From Tuesday, September 23 to Friday, September 26, fans of all ages are encouraged to go to nationals.com/teamservice to vote for the team member(s) they believe go above and beyond their typical duties to create a memorable experience at the ballpark.
Managers from each of the nine TEAM Service...
The Orioles today announced their 2015 Grapefruit League schedule, which opens Tuesday, March 3 with a 1:05 p.m. game in Lakeland against the Detroit Tigers. The Orioles will open their home schedule the next day, with a 1:05 p.m. game against the Tigers on Wednesday, March 4. The 2015 season will mark the sixth consecutive Spring Training for the Orioles in Sarasota, and the fifth in the renovated Ed Smith Stadium.
Baltimore will face 10 different opponents during their 16-game home...
NEW YORK - We interrupt your obsession with October baseball to bring you the Orioles' 2015 spring training schedule.
The Orioles' first Grapefruit League game is March 3 against the Tigers in Lakeland. The home opener at Ed Smith Stadium is March 4 against the Tigers.
The Orioles will face 10 different teams as part of their 16-game home schedule. They will host the Rays and Blue Jays three times each and the Twins and Pirates twice. They will play the Braves, Red Sox, Tigers, Yankees,...